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Tapas & canapé catering in Forstal, Kent
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Forstal and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering near Forstal
Your questions about tapas catering in Forstal
We are having a ceremony at Methodist Church Including Sunday School: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Tyland Barn?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you cover Forstal?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Forstal is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas catering in Forstal, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. On the menu are patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for sharing boards for evening guests and table tapas as a starter.
In a rural spot like Forstal, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Forstal is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Forstal? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Perfect for your event in Forstal
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Forstal and Kent:
- Tapas before paella
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Forstal, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before you book anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- How bad weather is handled
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Forstal
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
More for events in Forstal
Drinks receptions around Forstal
Forstal is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME20 area, we can bring the pans to you. Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Forstal to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Methodist Church Including Sunday School. Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (4.4 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Forstal, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in ME20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Beddow Way and Forstal Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Forstal for tapas catering include Pratling Street (1 mile north-east), Eccles (1 mile north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west), Burham (2 miles north) and Larkfield (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway megaliths (1 mile north) and Maidstone Hospital (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Schools near Forstal include Aylesford School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bush pub (0.5 miles west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff